About Porto
Porto is one of Portugal's major cities, home to around 252,687 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Porto
1
Ribeira waterfront
2
Dom Luis I Bridge
3
Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia
4
Livraria Lello
5
Clerigos Tower
6
Sao Bento Station azulejos
7
Francesinha tasting
8
Douro Valley day trip
Budget travel
Free things to do in Porto
Ribeira waterfront
Dom Luis I Bridge
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Ribeira waterfront
- Visit Dom Luis I Bridge
- Visit Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Livraria Lello
- Visit Clerigos Tower
- Visit Sao Bento Station azulejos
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Francesinha tasting
- Visit Douro Valley day trip
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
Café Santiago
Francesinha · The city's definitive francesinha
- $
Mercado do Bolhão stalls
Market food · Restored historic market — locals shop here
- $$
Cantinho do Avillez
Portuguese · José Avillez's approachable favourite
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
The Yeatman
Vila Nova de Gaia · Wine hotel with river views
- $$$
Pestana Porto - A Brasileira
Ribeira · Historic café-hotel on the waterfront
- $$$
Torel Avantgarde
Vitoria · Design hotel overlooking the Douro
Shopping
- Centro Comercial Bombarda (CCB)
- Aguas Furtadas
- ViaCatarina Shopping
- Shopping Cidade do Porto
Nightlife
- Solar Vinho do Porto
- Industria
- Discoteca Via Rápida
- Passos Manuel
- Plano B
- Clube Mau Mau
In pictures
Porto gallery
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